Accounts Payable Team Lead

SThree; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative recruitment firm is seeking a dedicated Accounts Payable Team Leader to oversee a dynamic team in Glasgow. This role involves ensuring timely processing of invoices and expenses while maintaining high standards of accuracy and transparency. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in accounts payable management, excellent people skills, and the ability to adapt to various situations. Join a company that values fairness and equity, offering a hybrid working environment and a range of benefits to support your career and personal growth. If you're ready to make a significant impact in a collaborative setting, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Flexible working from home and office

Performance-linked bonus

28 days holiday allowance

Annual leave purchase scheme

Paid Caregiver/Dependant leave

Paid volunteering days

Private healthcare

Discounted dental insurance

Company share scheme

Retail discounts

Qualifications

• Supervising an accounts payable function with a focus on team management.
• Experience with financial systems and strong MS Office skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations of the accounts payable team efficiently.
• Be the first point of escalation for supplier and employee queries.

Skills

Accounts Payable Management

Accounting Qualification

MS Office (VLOOKUPS, SUMIF, Pivot Tables)

Financial Systems Knowledge (SAP, BW, Business Objects)

People Skills

Adaptability

Escalation Management

Education

Recognised Accounting Qualification

Tools

SAP

Business Objects

Job description

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Talent Co-ordinator at SThree, Global STEM Partner | Recruitment, Administration & Human Resources

SThree are pleased to announce we’re recruiting for a talented Accounts Payable Team Leader to join our excellent team in our office based in Cadworks Office, Glasgow, for a 9-month Fixed Term Contract.

The Accounts Payable Team Leader will play a critical role in managing the day-to-day function of the accounts payable team, ensuring the team are keeping to the group’s daily/weekly/monthly deadlines. The AP Team Leader will also be the first point of escalation for any suppliers and employees.

About us

SThree is the global STEM-specialist talent partner that connects sought-after specialists in life sciences, technology, engineering and mathematics with innovative organisations across the world. We are the number one destination for talent in the best STEM markets: Recruiting highly skilled professionals and discovering life-changing jobs for the unsung heroes who will positively shape our future. Elevating expertise and energising progress for everyone.

What are the day-to-day tasks?

• Ensure invoices and expenses are being processed within our service level agreements
• Monitor Support works tool to ensure tickets are within service level agreements
• Ensuring that any queries are dealt with accuracy and transparency
• Monitor progress of all invoices received daily in-line with delegation of authority
• Answer approver questions and respond quickly and clearly
• Raising any issues to IT on a timely basis
• Reviewing employee expenses to ensure that they are within company policy
• Responding to any employee’s questions
• Escalating any expenses outside of policy to relevant parties
• Manage the monthly corporate card reconciliation and submission
• Monitoring parked & blocked documents to ensure these are posted in a timely manner
• Review daily team workload to ensure all tasks are actioned
• Be first point of escalation for suppliers/employees and deal with these quickly and effectively
• Conduct monthly 121s
• Ensure direct reports have all necessary goals and development plans in place
• Coach and mentor the team as necessary on Accounts Payable processes

What skills and knowledge are we looking for?

• Qualified by experience or studying towards a recognised accounting qualification.
• Previous experience supervising an accounts payable function
• Good MS Office experience necessary (VLOOKUPS, SUMIF, Pivot Tables)
• A good working knowledge of financial systems (with previous experience of SAP, BW & Business Objects preferred).
• Comfortable to work under pressure
• Strong people skills are essential, knowing your audience is key
• Ability to adapt to various situations and individuals in order to achieve objectives
• When to escalate issues to senior management for resolution / action

Benefits for our U.K. teams include:

• The choice to work flexibly from home and the office, in line with our hybrid working principles
• Bonus linked to company and personal performance
• Generous 28 days holiday allowance, plus public holidays
• Annual leave purchase scheme
• Five days paid Caregiver/Dependant leave per annum
• Five paid days off per year for volunteering
• Private healthcare, discounted dental insurance and health care cashback scheme
• Opportunity to participate in the company share scheme
• Access to a range of retail discounts and saving

What we stand for...

We’re committed to ensuring for our colleagues, candidates and communities, that all processes are equitable, and everyone is treated with fairness and dignity where everyone belongs, is valued and is connected. If you need any assistance or reasonable adjustments in submitting your application, please let us know, and we’ll be happy to help.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Contract

Job function

Finance and Accounting/Auditing

Industries

Staffing and Recruiting